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Don't Miss a Minute of McIntosh.

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Zoe Vaughan performs "Bridge Over Troubled Water" at the annual chorus Spring Gala on April 21-22.

Zoe Vaughan performs solo at her final Gala

Sam Ellis, Staff Writer May 3, 2017

Senior Zoe Vaughan performed "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon and Garfunkel as a solo at the annual chorus Spring Gala with the Legends theme April 21-22. Zoe has performed at the annual Spring Gala...

McIntosh debaters placed in elimination rounds and won speaker awards.

Debate team places at first and second year state championships

Sam Ellis, Staff Writer Mar 14, 2017

The McIntosh Speech and Debate team placed at the first and second year state championships at Houston County High School Feb. 11 and 12. The Georgia Forensics Coaches Association (GFCA) hosts this annual...

Cast and crew of 'The Women of Lockerbie' pose with their second place trophy.

Cast and crew ‘The Women of Lockerbie’ place second at state championships

Sam Ellis, Staff Writer Dec 16, 2016

McIntosh cast and crew of 'The Women of Lockerbie' earned second place at GHSA AAAAA state championships at Perry High School on Saturday Nov. 12. Senior Kenzie Knudson earned 'best actress' for GHSA...

misChief's 2016-17 t-shirt design

misChief to be published in yearbook

Sam Ellis, Staff Writer Nov 10, 2016

MHS Literary Magazine misChief will be published as a centerfold in the yearbook for the first time this year. Previously, the organization published their annual magazine independently in the spring and...

McIntosh debaters pose for a photo after a successful tournament.

McIntosh speech and debate team competes at Bruce Rogers Debate Tournament

Sam Ellis, Staff Writer Oct 4, 2016

McIntosh sent 19 students to compete in various speech and debate events at the Bruce Rogers Debate Tournament at Houston County High School on Saturday, Sept. 10. Students competed in varsity and novice...

McIntosh is 6-1 on the season.

McIntosh boys lacrosse team beats Woodward 12-6

Sam Ellis, Staff Writer Apr 1, 2016

The boys varsity lacrosse team took on region opponent Woodward Academy on Thursday, March 24. The Chiefs were looking to avenge last year's loss to Woodward. At the end of the first half, McIntosh lead...

The traffic only gets worse when weather does, as the steep hill becomes slippery and dangerous.

Heavy traffic frustrates students

Alex Chapple, Staff Writer Mar 23, 2016

The traffic only gets worse when weather does, as the steep hill becomes slippery and dangerous.

Boys 9th grade soccer win first game

Sam Ellis, Staff Writer Feb 19, 2016

The first game for the boys freshman soccer team was against Northgate on Monday, Feb. 15. The Chiefs won 5-0. This year, for the first time ever, eighth graders from J C Booth are allowed to...

Mr. Abel presides as the judge in mock trial.

Debate students start civil cases in mock trial

Sam Ellis, Staff Writer Feb 18, 2016

Mr. Ward Abel's first period debate class began its first civil court case of the year on Friday, Feb. 5. The defense lawyers are seniors Sam Ellis and Christopher Greco. The plaintiff lawyers are junior...

Catie was a part of the state championship team during the 2013 season for MHS Varsity Cheer Team. She is pictured with captains Mary Sousley and Shannon Hinds.

McIntosh alumna selected for 2016 all-girl US national team

Sam Ellis, Staff Writer Jan 26, 2016

McIntosh alumni and current cheerleader at the University of West Georgia, Catie Callen was selected for the 2016 all- girl US national team on Jan. 18. Catie, who graduated in 2014, was a competition...

Isaac Kellum cleared to play by GHSA

Sam Ellis, Staff Writer Jan 13, 2016

Senior Isaac Kellum transferred to McIntosh this year. He was a star player at Fayette County High School and said that he was looking forward to bringing his talents to MHS. Earlier in the year, the GHSA...

Boys basketball varsity scores 104 in Ola

Sam Ellis, Staff Writer Dec 15, 2015

The Chiefs set a record  by scoring 104-39 against Ola on Sept. 14. Senior Dishon Lowery lead scoring with 17 points followed by senior Will Washington with 15 points. The boys varsity team moves on...

Mr. Chuck Whitley to retire after this school year

Mr. Chuck Whitley to retire after this school year

Sam Ellis, Staff Writer Dec 9, 2015

Mr. Whitley has been an educator for over 30 years; in fact, he coached varsity football coach Mr. Lee Belknap in high school. Mr. Whitley is head coach for 9th grade football at McIntosh, as well as a...

Ms. Hansen uses the new smart board to demonstrate the effects of monetary injection.

Ms. Hansen uses new smart board in history classes

Sam Ellis, Staff Writer Nov 3, 2015

Ms. Janet Hansen, social studies teacher, was the first person to use the new smart board in the media center. During second period in AP Macroeconomics, Ms. Hansen made history. The smart board is fully...

Annual Battle of the Bubble captured in photos

Annual Battle of the Bubble captured in photos

Sam Ellis, Staff Writer Oct 19, 2015

Varsity Chiefs fall to Panthers 42-10. The game was televised by WSBTV as their game of the week. *All Photos by Sam Ellis  

Varsity and JV Competition cheerleaders show their 1st  and 2nd  place plaques after the competition.

Varsity co-ed competition cheerleaders place first once again

Sam Ellis, Staff Writer Sep 29, 2015

The varsity competition cheerleaders competed in their second competition this year in the White Water Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 26. The Varsity team came in first by scoring 28 points higher than...

Varsity football falls to Ola 26-0 on Sept. 11

Varsity football falls to Ola 26-0 on Sept. 11

Sam Ellis, Staff Writer Sep 17, 2015

JV falls to Whitewater in rain-delayed game

Sam Ellis, Staff Writer Sep 8, 2015

JV football took on Whitewater Thursday, Sept. 3. After a hour rain delay, the teams took the field. Freshman Kyle Riesselmann got the start on against JV quarterback for Whitewater Junior Stone Kasten....

Junior Zach Sanders plays under center as the Chiefs take on Luella.

Varsity football falls to Luella

Sam Ellis, Staff Writer Sep 4, 2015

The Chiefs took on Luella at Luella on Aug. 28.  Back up quarterback, Junior Zach Sanders got the start on Friday since senior quarterback Hunter Best was injured in McIntosh's season opener against...

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